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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Tile

15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tile of red earthenware with stamped decoration inlaid with white slip. One of a pattern of four. Over four tiles a circular band relieved with dots; inside this band a circle with eight branching formal leaf ornaments; two curved branch lines from the outer band into each corner.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware stamped and inlaid with white slip
Brief description
Tile of red earthenware with stamped decoration inlaid with white slip. One of a pattern of four. French, 15th century
Physical description
Tile of red earthenware with stamped decoration inlaid with white slip. One of a pattern of four. Over four tiles a circular band relieved with dots; inside this band a circle with eight branching formal leaf ornaments; two curved branch lines from the outer band into each corner.
Dimensions
  • Taken from register length: 4 3/4in
  • Taken from register width: 4 3/4in
Credit line
Given by Dr. W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A.
Collection
Accession number
C.170A-1924

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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